The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 64, July 1960 - April, 1961 Page: 389

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Some of the towns are Nacogdoches, San Antonio, and Pecan Point. Geological
features which Austin pictured are ridges of hills in the Cap Rock region and
coastal features-mouths of rivers, bays, and off-shore islands. The map which
measures 251/2 x 19 inches, is somewhat worn, but it is still pliable and generally
legible. * a
3 A Map [?]
DRAWN BY: [?].
This map, which measures 15V/ x 121/ inches, plots a number of surveys along
the banks of an unidentified, meandering stream. The map is in good condition
and legible. * *
4 Map of Texas [?]
DRAWN BY: Stephen F. Austin.
The boundaries of this map are approximately the Sabine River, the Rio Frio,
the Gulf Coast, and the Salado River area. Within these boundaries Austin drew
the rivers and their tributaries as well as roads-the Camino de Laredo, Camino
de Rio Grande, Camino de la Pita, Camino a Nacogdoches, Camino del Mexico,
and the Camino a Opelusas. The map is 2o x 16 inches.
5 A Map of the Country between the Brassos and
La Baca Rivers, 1822
DRAWN BY: N. Rightor.
On this map, Rightor drew the coast of Texas between the mouths of the Brazos
and the La Vaca rivers. The nothern boundary of his map is the Tuscosite Road.
The 141/ x 91/ inch map is delicate, but legible.
6 Map of the Country of the Comanches, August 28, 1827
DRAWN BY: Stephen F. Austin.
Austin drew this map to illustrate a planned campaign against the Comanches.
In addition he wrote out the plan on the map. The area he covered reached San
Antonio in the South, Red River in the North, Puerco River in the West, and
San Felipe de Austin in the East. Topographical features which he illustrated
include rivers, towns, and roads. The Colorado, Brazos, Trinity, and Red rivers
in addition to their tributaries are among the rivers. Examples of the towns are
San Antonio and San Felipe de Austin. Roads he drew are the Camino de Nacog-
doches and Camino a San Felipe de Austin. The map, which measures 231/2 x 161/
inches, is in good condition and generally legible.
7 [Map Showing a Plot of a Town Which Is Just East of the
Rio Grande and Possibly Is Just South of Eagle Pass] [?]
DRAWN BY: [?].
A town somewhere north of Laredo and just east of the Rio Grande is shown